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F. GRZSKIWICZ IRoNNG BOARD Filed sept. ze. 1923 2 sheets-sheet 2 Fshx Erz-E5 zkuewrcz- Patented June 29, 1926.

PATENT OFFICE.

FELIX GRZESZKIEWICZ, OF MILWAUKEE. WISCONSIN.

Inomics Benen Application 'filed September 2,9, 1923. Serial N0. 665,723.

Ironing boards are of two general types,

spaced supports, and when not in 'use is stood in a corner or a suitable closet, and the other concealed within a cabinet set in the ira-ll and adapted'to be swung outfor use. The lirst 'mentioned type is objectionable in that when mounted on two spaced supports for use itis apt to become disengaged and is more or less in the vway w-hen stood in a corner or closet. The last mentioned type is objectionable in that the ironing board cannot be made ofthe desired width as the cabinet must be litted between the studdings and 'furthermore is expensive and cannot be' placed in homes eXcept at the time of their construction withouttearing out the wall.

With the above and other objections to the types of ironing boards now generally employed in mind, this invention has for one of its objects to provide a structure of 'the character` described which may be made in any desired size and which can be readily placed in homes either during their construction or after their completion.

It is another object 'of this invention to provide a device of the character described in which an improved type of supporting leg is provided for the free end of the ironing board when in use, whereby the same is rigidly supported without interference 'with the article being 'ironed Another object of this invention resides in the provision of an ironing board of the character described in which the support therefor has an opening therein of a shape to receive the board with its outer face flush with the supportwhen not in use. n

Another object of this invention resides in the 'provision of a device of the character described in which the support and ironing board are constructed from a 'single plank of wood to thus ed'ect economy in labor Vand naterialin the Vcourse of its manufacture.

A Vfurther object of this invention resides in the provision of a supporting leg conin manufacture.

And a stlllfurtheiebject of this invention ifcsides vinthe provision "0f vTraviC@@f vdremi-:feter described whichV 1s simple Cba.

struction, strong and durable, and which can be produced at a comparatively low cost.

With 'the vabove 'and other objects infview which will appear as the description proceeds, my invention resides in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts substantially as hereinafter described and more particularly defined inthe appended claims, it being understood that such changes inthe precise embodiment of the herein disclosed invention may be made as come within the scope of the claims. l In the accompanying drawings, I have illustrated one complete example of the phys ical embodiment of my invention constructed according to the best mode I have so far devised for the 'practical application of the principles thereof, and in which:

y Figure l is a perspective view illustrating the ironing board embodying this invention;

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view taken through Figure l 'on the plane 'of the line 22;

Figure 3 is a view looking at the rear of the `device on the plane of the lneB-B of Figure 2, a lportion of the support and the board being broken away and in section to illustrate the means lfor securing the board in its inoperative or closed position; Y

Figure 4: is an lenlarged fragmentary detail view, partly in section and Vpartly in ele vation, taken through Figure 3 on the plane of the line 4-4 and 'illustrating the hinged connection between the board and its supporting leg; y y i Figure 5k is a side view of the ironing board illustrating the same in extended positi'on ready for use, but a fragment of the support being illustrated, and

Figure y6 is a view similar to Figure 5 of a slightly modified form `of, supporting leg. ,y Referring now more particularly `to the accompanying drawings, in "which like 'inn'- nrerals designate` like parts throughoutV the `Aseveral views, the numeral 5 designates a plank orjvvodV or other 'material having an opening Y6 but tliejreinvcf a shape 'to 'receive 'an `ironing board 7. The board 7` is 'formed 'non the :saine jpl-ank refining the support t during the cutting ofthe :opening '6 there-'- inthe out being preferably taken luy-starting from 4points f8 and S topoints'9 and "9', respectively, and than providing the tiene verse cuts to produce the pieces 10 and 11 which are afterward glued or otherwise secured in place to connect the sides of the support. In this manner of forming the support 5' andboard 7, considerable material and labor is saved and in addition proper fitting of the board 7 inthe opening 6 is assured.

The support 5 side flange pieces 12 adapted to be secured to the wall 13 in the most convenient position by fastenings 14. The side'pieces 12 space the support fromthe wall 13 to provide a recess or compartment 15in which the foldable leg, to be later described, for suppor ing the board when inextended or horizontal position,.is `,concealedjwhen. the board is in its position illustrated in lFigure 1 with itsouter face flush with the upper face of the support 5. p

The lower vor, inner end` of the board 7 is connected with the support at the end of recess 6 formed by piece 10 by hinges or other means 16 and the outer end thereof has Vone member 17 of a twoart iev structure in Figures 5 and.

Theniember 17,1ias a central, longitudinally extending slot or recess 22 in which the leg proper 23 of the other leg member 24 is adapted to be folded when `the board is secured in the recess 6. The member 24 is pivotally connected with member 17 byL a pin 25, as illustrated in Figure 3, and that portion of member 24 extendedbeyond the leg 23 is of awidth substantially equal to that of member 17, providing shoulders' 26, for the purpose herinafter described. The members 17 and 24 are cut from a Vsingle length of wood, the formation of the leg 23 producing recess 22, thus providing an economy in labor and material and insuring thelitting of the leg 23 in the recess 22 when the leg structure is` folded. Y.,

The upper end of the member 24 ispreferably provided with a transyerse piece or head 27 thereby forminga substantially T-shaped supporting member, the head o f which engages the under surface of the board when in extended position to insure a irm support throughout .substantially its entire width. `When in extended position, the parts take the positions illustrated infFigures v5 and 6, head 27 engaging the under surface of the board and the'lower end of leg 23 being' vpositioned rearwardlyof an imaginary line is preferably provided with` drawn perpendicularly through pin 25, the shoulders 26 abutting the top face of the adjacent portion of member 17, and the head 27 abutting a stop 28 carried by the board. If desired, the stop 28 may be the manufacturers name plate. Vith this construction the ironing board is rmly supported and the shoulders 26 and stop 28 provide a rigid brace for the member 24.

When it is desired to put the board away, member 17 is swung outwardly and then inwardly on its pivot, member 24 folding therein of yits own accord by reason of its end 23 being theheavier. rlhe board7 is then swung upwardly into the opening vv6 and readilyy releasably secured therein by a spring pressed ball or plunger 29 engaging a keeper 3()y carried by the boardside. It will also be apparent that in moving the board to open position, either the name plate 28 or a knob or handle 31 may be used to open the same againstthe spring pressed plunger 29, and as the Lboard approaches its normal horizontal position the leg structure is swung on the hinge 18. As the leg structure is swung toward operative position onhinge 18, it will,

of its own accord, assume normal position by reason of the leg end 23 being heavier than the opposite end, as will be readily obvious. y As illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, the leg 23 may engage the floor rearwardly a slight distance beyond aline drawn perpendicularly through pivot 25er else may extend over to engage the base of the wall as illustrated Ain Figure 6, the only change in construction being the relative sizes of the mem'- bers 17 and 24.

That l cla-im as my invention is:

1. A device .of the character described, comprising anironing board, means pivotally mounting one end thereof, and a leg structure for supporting the other end of the board in substantially horizontal position and including a member hingedly connected therewith, said member being slotted throughout the major portionA of its length to `its outer,free end, a second member of substantially T-shape and means medially pivotally, mounting lsaid .second member in said slot adjacent the outer end thereof, theV leg of said T-shaped member being foldable into the'slot of the -other member when not in use, said leg members being nested and folded against ,the upperv face of the board when not in use and being opened with the transverse end ofthe T-shaped member engaging the under surface of the board and its other end engaging the floor when in use.

A.' device ofthe class described including a wall receptacle having an opening therein, an ironing board having an upper and an under surface, said `board being pivotally connected with the receptacle and adapted to close the same when moved to in- Operative position, a supporting leg structure composed of two pivotally connected parts, able on the pivotal connection With the board ineens pivotally connecting one leg part with to lie flush against the upper surface of the o the end portion of the board, the second board when not in use and being concealed 10 leg part being engageable With the inter- Within the receptacle by the board when the i mediate portion of the under surface of the receptacle is closed.

board for supporting the saine when in use, In testimony whereof I ax my signature. seid leg struc-ture being foldabie and swing- FELIX GRZESZKIEVVICZ. 

